The client in renal failure is receiving epoetin alfa (Epogen). The nurse would monitor this client for which adverse effect of this medication?
1. Depression
2. Bradycardia
3. Fever
4. Hypertension
4
Rationale: Epoetin alfa (Epogen) is generally well tolerated, although hypertension can occur and is the most significant adverse effect. Occasionally, tachycardia may also occur. It may also cause an improved sense of well-being. "Depression," "bradycardia," and "fever" are not adverse effects.
You might also like to view...
A patient has responded appreciably to first-line treatments for necrotizing otitis externa, and the care team is concerned about the possible progression of the disease
The nurse should be aware that this infection has the potential to progress to A) meningitis. B) osteomyelitis. C) necrotizing fasciitis. D) epiglottitis.
Order: Raptiva (efalizumab) 1.1 mg subcutaneously q week. The directions on the package state: "Reconstitution of the single-use vial with 1.3 ml of the supplied sterile water for injection yields 1.5 mg/1.5 mL
" How many mL will you administer? 1. 0.9 mL 2. 1.1 mL 3. 1.3 mL 4. 0.8 mL
A 33-year-old patient with a spinal cord injury says to the nurse, "I've let my family down. I don't know what to do." What would be the best response by the nurse?
a. "After your rehabilitation starts, you'll feel better." b. "You should be grateful you are alive." c. "What does this injury mean to you?" d. "Technological advances are changing the future for spinal cord injury victims."
A group of nursing students are reviewing information about the parasympathetic nervous system
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify that which type of receptor is involved with stimulating smooth muscle in the parasympathetic nervous system? A) Nicotinic B) Muscarinic C) Alpha D) Beta